IRS Notice CP87B – Verify You are Not Someone’s Dependent

 

Another taxpayer has filed a tax return listing your Social Security Number (SSN) as one of their dependents.

View notice CP87B image

Type of notice: Return accuracy

Most common tax problem area: Return and account problems

Other tax problem areas: Tax identity theft

Why you received IRS Notice CP87B

  1. You filed a tax return claiming yourself as an exemption.
  2. Someone else filed a tax return claiming you as a dependent.
  3. You need to clarify whether someone else is entitled to claim you on their tax return.

Your options to address IRS Notice CP87B

  1. Provide the documentation requested.
  2. Clear up an account error.

Notice deadline: N/A

Want more help?

See your local tax pro for a free consultation.

Related Tax Terms

Tax Identity Theft

Get help from an IRS expert

H&R Block’s experts can solve any IRS problem, no matter how complex.

Make an appointment

Or call 855-536-6504

Related Information

How to Handle IRS Tax Return and Account Problems

Learn about IRS return and account problems that you may encounter when filing taxes from the tax experts at H&R Block.

Six Reasons You Might Have Gotten a Notice Instead of Your Refund

Didn't get your expected tax refund? Learn about six possible reasons for this unexpected change from the tax experts at H&R Block.

What to Do If Someone Claimed Your Dependent

Learn what steps to take if someone else claimed your dependent. Get the facts about how to resolve a dependent dispute from the tax experts at H&R Block.

Want to Know if You’re in Good Standing with the IRS? Here’s How.

For many people, their status with the IRS is a mystery. Learn four ways to request your tax information from the IRS to make sure you're in good standing.